ABU DHABI, 17th May, 2023 (WAM) — Abdullah Sultan bin Awad Al Nuaimi, Minister of Justice, today received the heads of delegations participating in the first conference on the role of central authorities in combatting money laundering and terrorism financing held from 16th to 18th May, 2023, in the presence of Judge Abdul Rahman Murad Al Baloushi, Assistant Under-Secretary for Legal Affairs at the Ministry of Justice.
During the meeting, Al Nuaimi explained ways of establishing judiciary cooperation to address money laundering and terrorism financing, as well as the related role of central authorities. He also highlighted the conference's importance in sharing expertise and promoting collaborations between central authorities to address such crimes.
The delegations thanked the UAE, represented by the Ministry of Justice, for hosting the conference in Abu Dhabi.
The conference was attended by the ministers of justice of 32 countries.